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It’s official now. I’ve turned in the manuscript for what will likely be the last book of The Grand Illusion series, entitled Premier, which is a sequel featuring Steffan and Avraal, set roughly nine years after Contrarian. I don’t have a publication date, except that it will likely be released late in 2026 or in 2027.
For those who haven’t followed closely, Legalist, the prequel to the already published books in The Grand Illusion, has a release date of October 7, 2025.
Though I will admit I’m a bit behind on this series I just wanted to say thank you for always taking your works in new directions. I have really enjoyed this one so far.
I found your explanations to be incredibly clear.
Awesome news! I’m looking forward for one more adventure with those two. Any thoughts, on next piece of work? Thanks for the updates.
I am on a Modesitt reread binge, so very pleased to hear about the new books coming. Thank you.
Excellent news!
I always felt like there was one more story to tell about Steffan and Avril, but it’s not my opinion that matters. Glad both the author and the publisher think so too!
I am very happy to hear that you have completed a sequel with Steffan and Avraal 🙂 🙂
This is incredibly exciting!
This series rapidly became my favorite. I am really looking forward to two more
Looking forward to this! Read the series over Christmas, loved the whole thing, and was really hoping for one more story with Steffan and Avraal.
Oh, fantastic! I was thinking that we were going to jump from Legalist to the prequel, so I’m delighted that we’re getting more about Steffan and Avraal. Thanks for writing it!
Legalist is the prequel; Premier is the sequel about Steffan and Avraal.
Thanks for clarifying – I was thinking of Contrarian. Looking forward to reading Legalist in the fall!
Wonderful news! I just saw the prequel for The Grand Illusion is on its way and was already very excited. Now I learn there is a sequel coming too!
It is fantastic to see. I love the Grand Illusion world and characters. There were so many unanswered questions at the end of the third book. It’ll be a tough wait.